Job Opportunities
Staff Attorney/Senior Staff Attorney
Experience: 3+ years of experience
Location: Berkeley, CA preferred; remote option subject to negotiation. PLO generally operates a hybrid workplace with in-office attendance in Berkeley, CA required at least two days per full week, including Wednesdays. Subject to negotiation, remote employment may be permissible under some circumstances, although candidates able to work in person two days per week are preferred.
Compensation: $134,055- $265,903, commensurate with experience (full salary scale here), plus benefits
Application Deadline: November 2, 2026
Position Summary: Staff Attorneys and Senior Staff Attorneys play a central role in PLO’s litigation and advocacy work on behalf of incarcerated people. Attorneys lead individual and class action litigation from case development through resolution and are deeply involved in post-trial remedial monitoring of long-running institutional reform cases. The work requires excellent legal judgment, strong client-centered advocacy, and a commitment to advancing civil and human rights in carceral settings. This role requires regular travel to prisons, jails, and immigration detention centers and close collaboration with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
To be considered for the position, please submit the following materials, via BambooHR, by November 2, 2026:
Cover letter
Resume
Legal writing sample (confidential information may be redacted)
List of three references
Litigation Paralegal
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a California law firm or legal organization
Location: Berkeley, CA (hybrid workplace, in-office attendance required with up to 3 days remote each week)
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Bargaining Unit position
Compensation: Prison Law Office uses a salary scale commensurate with experience. For 5 to 12 years of experience, the Litigation Paralegal compensation is $120,960 - $138,000, plus benefits *The compensation for this position is based upon a collective bargaining agreement; the range listed is from the 2026-2027 salary scale.
Application Deadline: Open until position has been filled. Earlier applicants will be given priority consideration.
Position Summary: The Litigation Paralegal plays a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of complex litigation and case management, including discovery, document production, filings, and trial preparation. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across active cases. The Litigation Paralegal will serve as a key liaison among attorneys, courts, and external parties, ensuring compliance with all filing requirements and case deadlines. The Litigation Paralegal will work under the direction and supervision of attorneys.
To be considered for the position, please submit the following materials via BambooHR:
your resume,
a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and alignment with our mission, and
a writing sample of no more than 5 pages, on any subject. Please include a note describing what the sample is.
Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly.
Open until the position has been filled. Earlier applicants will be given priority consideration.
Prison Law Office is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse staff that includes all races, ages, backgrounds, citizenships, national origins, disabilities, gender identities, languages, military experiences, sexual orientations, religions, socioeconomic status, work experiences and historically excluded communities.